How to make Guyanese Chicken Chow Mein | Step-By-Step

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake without sacrificing flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu is a plant-based protein option, while canned chicken is often more affordable.

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat noodles provide more fiber, while spaghetti is a common, inexpensive substitute.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while vegetable oil is usually less expensive.

Wash the chicken with vinegar, lemon juice, and water; trim off excess fat and cut into pieces.

Add 2 tablespoons of green seasoning to the chicken and marinate overnight or for at least 30 minutes.

Cook 1.5 packages of egg noodles in boiling salted water for 5 minutes; strain and rinse with cold water.

Chop half the cabbage thinly; set aside.

Heat a pot and add vegetable oil; add the marinated chicken and cook until halfway done.

Add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, 2 tablespoons of hoisin sauce, and 1 teaspoon of dried thyme to the chicken.

Add the chopped cabbage, onions, and carrots to the pot; stir and cook for about 2 minutes.

Add broccoli and cauliflower to the pot; stir to combine and cover to cook until desired tenderness.

Add the cooked noodles to the pot; mix everything together and adjust seasoning with soy sauce and hot sauce if desired.

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